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EU leaders traveling to Washington as Zelensky’s 'backup' — Politico
TASS
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August 18, 2025
BRUSSELS, August 18. /TASS/. European leaders are heading to Washington in an attempt to prevent US President Donald Trump from increasing pressure on Vladimir Zelensky and putting forth new demands on Ukraine on the peace settlement following...
AI in Travel Planning Gains Trust Despite Risks, Kaspersky Survey Finds
I Africa
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August 18, 2025
According to Kaspersky’s recent global survey less than a third (28%) of respondents trust AI to plan trips, however 96% of those that do are satisfied with this experience with 84% planning to use it in the future. In recent years, artificial...
Foreign tourists amazed by Jalur Gemilang festive display in Kuala Lumpur
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The vibrant display of the Jalur Gemilang across the city has not only stirred national pride but also captivated foreign tourists. A German software developer, Anna Becker, 36, expressed surprise at the abundance of flags lining the...
Are you a Boris or a Macron? Men, your holiday etiquette guide
The Times
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To begin with, I was intrigued and a bit excited by the recent spate of photos featuring the Beckhams holidaying around the Med on their luxury yacht. But ultimately, I was left disappointed. I had allowed myself to imagine that, despite the...
German cultural festival coming to Mansfield
Mansfield News Journal - Ohio
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Mansfield Liederkranz will host Treffen2025, a German cultural festival, during Labor Day weekend. The event, formally known as Landenstreffen der Donauschwaben, will take place Aug. 29-31, according to a community announcement. The festival will...
Krif Ghana and Germany’s DURABLE ink deal for Africa inventory hub in Accra
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 18, 2025
KRIF Ghana Limited, a leading stationery supplier, has sealed a new agreement with German office equipment manufacturer, DURABLE Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG, to establish a central inventory hub in Accra that will serve the entire African...
AI in travel planning underused globally despite 96% satisfaction rate: Survey
The Arabian Stories
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August 18, 2025
MUSCAT — Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving effective in travel planning, yet it remains underutilized by global travelers, according to a new survey by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The study, conducted in partnership with research provider...
Germany calls for increased pressure on Russia ahead of Trump–Zelenskyy meeting
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock Photo: Getty Images German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for additional support for Ukraine to force Moscow to make concessions for a just and lasting peace on Monday 18 August. Source: Wadephul at a press conference with...
Foreign Tourists Captivated By Festive Display Of Jalur Gemilang In Capital
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The festive display of the Jalur Gemilang here, a manifestation of Malaysians' pride in celebrating the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2025, has also attracted the attention of foreign tourists. A German...
Krif Ghana strikes new deal with Germany’s DURABLE Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG
Modern Ghana
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KRIF Ghana Limited, a leading stationery supplier, has sealed a new agreement with German office equipment manufacturer, DURABLE Hunke & Jochheim GmbH & Co. KG to establish a central inventory hub in Accra to serve the entire African market. The...
Winnipeg finding favour as destination for school-aged international students
Winnipeg Free Press
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August 18, 2025
Manitoba’s largest school division is preparing to welcome a record number of international students in a couple of weeks. “When I first started doing this, I thought to myself that Winnipeg would be a difficult place to promote,” said Aaron...
Portugal’s New Village Tourism Rivals Italy’s Albergo Diffuso Hotels
Forbes
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Aldeia da Pedralva Courtesy of HUB “Portugal has a rich tapestry of history woven into its rural landscapes,” says Nuno Constantino, the CEO of the hospitality company HUB. “We have countless villages that have lost their populations to coastal...
Hit BBC show Destination X gets second series after successful launch
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Zelenskiy travels to Washington under threat of Trump demanding he give in to Putin
El País
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August 18, 2025
The sword of Damocles once again hangs over Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The Ukrainian president is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump Monday in Washington, facing the threat that his American counterpart will place unacceptable demands on the table to...
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: MEMORABLE SEPTEMBER EVENTS
East County Magazine - California
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August 18, 2025
By Miriam Raftery August 18, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – As summer transitions into fall, September brings seasonal events such as an Autumn Jubilee, Grape Stomp Festa and Apple Time Tea in Julian, Oktoberfest in El Cajon, a 911 Memorial walk...
Splinter Cell Remake Might Feature At Gamescom As Sam Fisher Actor Allegedly Seen Headed To Germany
TheGamer
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August 18, 2025
Ubisoft has been very quiet about the Splinter Cell remake. With fans begging for a revival of the series, you'd think that the studio would be shouting about it from the rooftops. Perhaps it's wary after the development hell that Prince of...
Foreign markets boosting tourism
The Portugal News
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Total revenue reached €2 billion, and accommodation revenue totalled €1.6 billion, reflecting increases of 9.4% and 9.8%. In the previous quarter, the increases were 4.6% and 4.1%, respectively. The data is provided by the National Statistics...
Are European leaders travelling to the White House to prevent Trump from bullying Zelenskyy?
Firstpost
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August 18, 2025
In February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House only to be berated by his American hosts after which he was abruptly asked to leave the White House. The meeting, six months ago, has gone down in history as, perhaps,...
Aussie dad dies after German backpacker's tragic mistake - leaving his young son without a father
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:50 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 01:53 EDT, 18 August 2025 A young dad who was the sole breadwinner for his family has had his life tragically cut short in a horror head-on...
I went to Majorca on holiday and fell into a major tourist trap – avoid my mistake
Daily Express
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August 18, 2025
It’s peak summer holiday season and, if you’ve been to any of the usual southern European hotspots, you will definitely have noticed. Travelling to some of the best-known coastal towns can be a bit of a gamble when it comes to crowds, but it also...